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Advanced Materials
At the Edge of Chaos: A New Type of Computing
A computing network that exhibits emergent behavior similar to that in biological brains is hypothesized by Adam Z. Stieg of the California NanoSystems Institute
What’s the charge for 3-D electronic conduction?
Xavier Crispin and his research team have shown that the type of electronic conduction observed in electrochemical transistors is highly dependent upon the capacitance of the device gate electrode.
To protect and be served: the structural strength of fish scales
Fish aren’t just for eating; their scales could also act as an excellent protective material, say a group of researchers.
Waterproof your Walkman – Superhydrophobic ZnO Device Components
The development of nanostructured ZnO components for devices could lead to inherently waterproof electronic devices.
Nanoprinting on Patterned Surfaces
Nanosized features can easily be printed accurately onto an already patterned surface, using a new technique called nanoimprinting by melt processing.
Very Illustrating: Designing Figures for your Scientific Paper
A materials scientist, a graphic designer, and a cognitive psychologist have produced a brief guide on how to prepare scientific figures.
Nanoparticles in the War on Chemical Warfare
A nanoparticle-based nerve agent detector is developed by researchers in Korea
Sugar and spice, and even things not so nice: Graphene synthesis
Two research teams synthesize highly ordered carbonaceous structures, such as graphene, using unusual but everyday raw materials, and even waste.
Taking Shape: Metamorphic Nanocomposites
The development of materials with magnetically adjustable properties has been presented by a German research team from the Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht (HZG) Centre for Biomaterial Development in Teltow.
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